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Red Corner: A Poetry Anthology
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Red Corner is not merely a poetry book. It is a story about the human the inexplicable moments that are held in beauty, the everlasting treacherous nights, the alluring uncertainty, vastly convoluted experiences and the unique nature of individuals, inherently, making us one and the same.
Written, designed and illustrated by Dawn Web, photographed by Angelina Wrona, designed by Alexandre Tremblay & John Hubbard and published by Vivid Illusion Creative Studios Inc. Red Corner is part one of the collection Primary Series and showcases their poem "Flashbacks" which is also featured inFathom Editorial (Creative Writing Journal). Dawn's raw and vulnerable tone explores themes of identity, love, growth, perseverance, and navigating intergenerational trauma aftermath to crack open the cycle. They strive to bring individuals closer to themselves and others through art.
Written, designed and illustrated by Dawn Web, photographed by Angelina Wrona, designed by Alexandre Tremblay & John Hubbard and published by Vivid Illusion Creative Studios Inc. Red Corner is part one of the collection Primary Series and showcases their poem "Flashbacks" which is also featured inFathom Editorial (Creative Writing Journal). Dawn's raw and vulnerable tone explores themes of identity, love, growth, perseverance, and navigating intergenerational trauma aftermath to crack open the cycle. They strive to bring individuals closer to themselves and others through art.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2024
About the author
Dawn Web
1 book5 followersDawn Web is a queer and neurodivergent individual, born and raised in a small town in Ottawa, Ontario, and comes from a conservative mixed-race family of six. Dawn has been creating and exploring multiple mediums as coping strategies for as long as they can remember. Dawn is a multi-media artist, first place award-winning dancer, feature author for Fathom: Creative Writing Journal, feature multi-instrumentalist in the band Wool Sweater, and is the Creative Director for Vivid Illusion Creative Studios Inc. They moved to Halifax, NS, where they completed a Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in Neuroscience and Psychology at Dalhousie University and took a class in creative writing. This led them to pursue a career as a First Responder, Child and Youth Counsellor, Research Assistant, a Personal Support Caretaker, and finally an Author and Multidisciplinary Artist.
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March 23, 2024
In Red Corner, Dawn Web chronicles their journey toward self-acceptance in ten chapters. The early chapters are spare, confessional, and often emotionally messy. Intimate, domestic spaces in Chapter 1. Surreal, and public spaces snd social interactions in Chapter 2. Enthalpy are rendered strange, uncanny, and disorienting. In the first half of the collection, Web typically favours economical, lyric poetry reminiscent of Phyllis Webb’s Naked Poems, but often plays with the rhythmic and declarative registers of slam poetry, sections of dialogue that call to mind screenwriting, and prose poems. This formal elasticity builds towards the sixth chapter, Vortex, a personal essay that chronicles the poet’s journey through mental illness, sexual assault, and sexual identity. If the voice in this chapter and the following—Backwards, a socially-minded section reminiscent of Karen Solie’s politically charged poetry—is confident, even strident, the path to that self-assurance has been traced in the earlier chapters, which reveal Web’s ambivalence, in terms of diagnosis, embodiment, illness, and treatment. In the final chapters, Web returns to an intimate and confessional voice that opens towards a greater sense of connectivity, community, and acceptance. Red Corner is more than a collection—it’s a carefully mapped journey that acknowledges the difficult and essential nature of self-acceptance.
Web’s first book is a great read—it’s complex, thoughtful, and engaging. The breadth and the depth of the writing in Red Corner promises that it won’t be the last from this ambitious, brave, and introspective young writer.
Web’s first book is a great read—it’s complex, thoughtful, and engaging. The breadth and the depth of the writing in Red Corner promises that it won’t be the last from this ambitious, brave, and introspective young writer.
March 15, 2024
“Dawn Web's poetry collection is a captivating exploration of emotions and experiences. Their words weave a tapestry of introspection and raw honesty, inviting readers into a world where vulnerability is celeberated. The poems are crafted with a delicate balance of vivid imagery and evocative language, creating a profound connection between the verses and the reader's own sentiments. Web's unique voice shines through, offering a refreshing perspective on life's complexities. This collection is a testament to her skillful expression and the ability to resonate with the depths of human emotions. A compelling read for anyone seeking a poetic journey that transcends boundaries and embraces the richness of the human experience.
March 14, 2024
Lyrically witty, engaging, emotionally incising and pulling on my heart-strings. I love poetry, but this was magical. It is a must read to add to one's repertoire.
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